There are two basic principles that enable Christians with differing convictions on debatable matters to live together in harmony in the church.

New life in Christ includes submission to governmental authorities, love for the other, and putting on Christ for all to see him.

In response to all of God‘s mercies described in the first 11 chapters, we are to present our bodies and be renewed in our minds.

The rejection of Jesus by many Israelites is God‘s plan for the salvation of the nations, and even of Israel itself.

Although many Jews did not believe the gospel and many non-Jews did, everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

God is free to define Israel, to show mercy or wrath, and to add to Israel from the nations.

Although Christians may suffer much, and many things are against us, we will end up being hyper-victorious in Christ.

Because of the Holy Spirit, believers can live in a way that pleases God.

Although sin twists the law for evil purposes, the law itself is good.

Not only did Christ die and rise for his people, but they also died and rose with him, liberating them from sin to live new lives.